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insularity

[in-suh--lar-i-tee, ins-yuh-] / ˌɪn sə ˈlær ɪ ti, ˈɪns jə- /
NOUN
narrowness
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Despite their insularity, Thompson’s works offer a reportorial curiosity of the world and a generosity toward working people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"Such wanton destruction of the German cultural scene, such self-inflicted insularity, must not be allowed to happen," it said.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

It was, instead, evidence of their own insularity, incuriosity, and apparent inability to read the news or even google.

From Slate • Jan. 5, 2026

"He captures Dylan's craning stance and the way he used hair and sunglasses as a mask, the insistent buzz and keen of his speaking and singing voice and the odd, touchy, insularity."

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

I value our insular position, but I dread the day when we shall be reduced to a moral insularity....

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone (Vol 2 of 3) by Morley, John




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